Black kids and sunburn: 5 myths parents get wrong

As a child growing up in Trinidad and Tobago, warm weather was a year round constant, and spending hours outside was simply part of daily life. It wasn't until moving to New York City as an adult that the writer, a 44 year old Black mother, learned how much she didn't know about protecting melanin…

ByDorcas OnasaAugust 14, 20260Comments

Skincare

Vitamin C might be skincare’s most misunderstood ingredient

The serum sits in nearly every bathroom cabinet — but almost nobody is using it the way dermatologists actually recommend. What Vitamin C Is Really Doing to Your Skin Few skincare ingredients are as widely bought and as quickly abandoned as vitamin C. It gets recommended constantly, purchased on faith, used inconsistently, then quietly replaced…

ByDempsey May AyucoAugust 11, 20260Comments

Skincare

What is tretinoin and is it worth the hype?

Tretinoin is a prescription-strength topical retinoid derived from vitamin A, and it works by speeding up skin cell turnover to shed dead skin and support new cell growth. It is currently one of skincare's most talked about ingredients, with more than 38,100 posts on TikTok discussing its benefits, but dermatologists say its strength makes it…

ByGesi LloydAugust 7, 20260Comments

Skincare

Beef tallow for acne—Does it help or make it worse?

One week, one 100% beef tallow moisturizer, and a face full of surprises. From slugging to salmon sperm facials to anti-wrinkle straws, internet beauty culture has never shied away from the unconventional. But few trends have sparked as much divided reaction as the recent rush to slather rendered beef fat directly onto the face. Beef…

ByDempsey May AyucoAugust 6, 20260Comments

Self Care

Your feet might be making these shower mistakes

Podiatrists and dermatologists explain the shower habits quietly sabotaging the skin on your feet. Be honest: When you shower, do you actually wash your feet, or do you just let the soapy runoff handle it? If it's the latter, dermatologists and podiatrists say you might be setting yourself up for more trouble than you realize.…

ByDempsey May AyucoAugust 6, 20260Comments

Skincare

Melanoma survivor reveals what tanning really did to her

A 23-year-old melanoma survivor is sounding the alarm as Gen Z brings tanning culture roaring back online. Nichole Sims was just 15 when she started climbing into tanning beds, chasing the same golden glow her friends showed off before homecoming and prom. Eight years later, that habit came with a diagnosis she never expected: melanoma,…

ByDempsey May AyucoAugust 5, 20260Comments

Beauty

Skincare experts reveal what beginners actually need to buy

Forget the 10-step routine — dermatologists say a handful of basics can do the heavy lifting for healthier skin. Scroll through social media long enough and skincare can start to feel like a science experiment: layers of serums, essences and tools promising transformation. But dermatologists say the truth is far simpler. Beginners don't need a…

ByDempsey May AyucoAugust 4, 20260Comments

Skincare

Why eczema diagnosis is often delayed for dark skin

For people with darker skin tones, managing atopic dermatitis, more commonly known as eczema, often comes with extra hurdles that can delay diagnosis and effective treatment. Dermatologists say understanding those challenges, and learning how to speak up during appointments, can make a meaningful difference in getting the right care. Eczema typically shows up as redness…

ByDorcas OnasaJuly 31, 20260Comments

Skincare

How to gently heal body acne and ingrown hairs

Here's the real talk on shoulder breakouts, razor bumps and the dark spots nobody warns you about. Skipping a tank top because your back broke out. Avoiding a swimsuit because of bumps on your thighs. Dealing with razor bumps that leave dark marks weeks after the irritation is gone. If any of this sounds familiar,…

ByDempsey May AyucoJuly 30, 20260Comments

Hair

Early onset baldness is alarming more millennial women

Thinning hair and shifting parts are showing up years ahead of schedule, and the reasons go far beyond age. That extra hair on your pillow or the sudden gap along your part may feel unsettling, especially if you're barely past your 30s and already worried about baldness. For a growing number of millennial women, subtle shedding…

ByDempsey May AyucoJuly 28, 20260Comments

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Black kids and sunburn: 5 myths parents get wrong

Vitamin C might be skincare’s most misunderstood ingredient

What is tretinoin and is it worth the hype?

Beef tallow for acne—Does it help or make it worse?

Your feet might be making these shower mistakes

Melanoma survivor reveals what tanning really did to her

Skincare experts reveal what beginners actually need to buy

Why eczema diagnosis is often delayed for dark skin

How to gently heal body acne and ingrown hairs

Early onset baldness is alarming more millennial women

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